Chapter 218 The First Stop of the Tour - Wald Pictures

Wald Pictures.

When Zucker arrived here, he was still full of pomp.

Before and after, there are as many as 11 vehicles alone;

There are a full 12 security personnel, all armed with live ammunition and fully equipped. In the trunk of the main car, there is even a single-soldier shoulder-mounted rocket launcher. Well, for this big killer, Zucker didn't run less;

In addition to the security personnel, Zhu Ke's personal lawyer team, accounting team, including the assistant team of the parent company Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group, also accompanied a lot of people, adding up to 18 people.

"My God! Where did this team come from?" a new employee blurted out.

This scene is quite good!

To be precise, even in the Los Angeles area with many rich people, it is not always possible to see such a large-scale team.

"Uh? This is Mr. Wald's team?!"

There are also old employees who recognized the logo of the team. After all, with Zucker's job, you must know a little more than others.

The convoy stopped.

12 security guards with live ammunition were the first to get out of the car and were alert to the surrounding environment.

After all, Zucker's $3 million a year in security expenses is not in vain.

Afterwards, everyone from the lawyer team, the accounting team, and the assistant team got out of the car one after another. The chief assistant Alexander even opened the door for Zucker himself after getting out of the car.

"Chairman!"

"Mr. Wald!"

The staff outside the Wald Films building immediately welcomed Zucker.

At the same time, the news of Zucker's arrival was also reported to many executives of Wald Pictures for the first time.

President Old Bill, Vice President Kevin Feige, production department, distribution department, outreach department, news department, legal department... Many executives immediately put down their work and came to greet Zucker.

"boss!"

Everyone called them in unison.

Zu Ke waved his hand: "Everyone, sorry for disturbing you. Today is the day I inspect our company. You can do whatever you want, just treat us as non-existent."

Everyone quickly nodded and said yes, but their hearts were full of slander.

How can we pretend not to exist when you come so fiercely?

The boss comes to inspect the work, but you think your own boss does not exist, do you still want to do it?

Of course, everyone can only slander in their hearts, but no one dares to say it.

"Lawyer Zhang Wei, please lead the team of lawyers and work with the legal department of Wald Pictures to verify all recent legal contracts."

"Ms. Martha, you are also from Wald Pictures. You must be familiar with this piece of finance, so I'll leave it to you."

Contracts, finances, plus personnel authority.

As long as Zucker grasps these three points, he can control the administrative power of any subsidiary.

There can be no phenomenon that the subsidiary is separated from the parent company!

Many people are busy.

On the other hand, Zhu Ke was drinking tea by the side. By the way, listen to the work report of old Bill and Kevin Feige.

"Let's talk about a few movies recently released by the company." Zucker took a sip of tea.

"Yes, boss!"

Kevin Feige did his part and said: "Boss, since the second half of June this year, our department has undertaken and released a total of 6 films, 5 of which are films by external independent filmmakers. Since its release, the cumulative North American box office 4500 10,000 US dollars, after deducting the cost of various publicity expenses, the profit is 620 US dollars.”

"Memento, as a company-owned development project, earned $42 million at the North American box office, and the profit figures are still being counted."

After speaking, Kevin Feige showed Zucker the detailed data after finishing.

"Isn't that good!"

After reading the report, Zhu Ke smiled and said, "Look, as long as you pay more attention, you will definitely be able to achieve results. Don't be afraid of losses, and you must be more courageous."

Kevin Feige repeatedly said yes.

Of course he understood what Zucker meant inside and outside the words.

You know, in the first half of 1998, the entire Wald Films only released two films. For this reason, Zucker was very angry, and it can be said that he was furious.

The most direct manifestation is the dismissal of 3 executives;

Kevin Feige's own position as acting president of Wald Pictures was also removed. This is also the reason why Zucker wants to ask Old Bill to be the president.

In the first half of the year, the executives of Wald Pictures, in order to pursue the profit ratio and the option rewards for the coming year, became cautious and cautious one by one, which brought the company's development to a standstill.

You say, can Zucker not be popular?

However, this phenomenon has changed immediately after the old Bill took the reins of Wald Pictures.

With just over a month left in the second half of the year, 6 films were released.

This is a kind of progress!

......

Afterwards, Zucker had a lively conversation with Old Bill and the two on the issue of overseas distribution channels.

The establishment of distribution channels in overseas markets is definitely not something that happens overnight.

Otherwise, Lionsgate Pictures would not have worked hard for more than ten years!

"Don't be in a hurry, be steady."

"After all, Wald Pictures was established not long ago. Even though it has a good reputation in the United States, it is still weak overseas. We lay a solid foundation, and then use "300", "Spider-Man", "Harry Potter" such as A It’s like making a big movie to open up overseas markets.”

"The combination of Gou Dao and Wang Dao is our only way."

Zhu Ke's insights have learned lessons from many people.

Looking at the development of Hollywood since the 1990s, I don't know how many film companies want to establish overseas distribution channels, but their methods are too simple and rude, which has aroused the crazy boycott of local forces, and they have fallen into the sand.

DreamWorks' rush for success is a bloody lesson!

"It's the same sentence. In order to prepare for the establishment of overseas distribution channels, I can give you enough time. If you can't do it in three years, just five years; if you can't do it in five years, just ten years!"

Zucker looked at Old Bill and the others, and said solemnly, "First of all, we have to keep our composure."

Old Bill, Kevin Feige and others are all smart people, and they are all talents, but Zucker is still afraid that they will be eager for success.

Vaccinations can't stop!

......

at dusk.

When Zucker and his party were about to leave, they saw a glasses-wearing Chinese director in the lobby on the first floor of the Wald Building.

- James Huang (Huang Yiyu).

"I'm a director."

"That's right, although I'm just a TV drama director and I haven't directed and shot any theatrical movies, I am confident that I can make an excellent theatrical movie. This is my adaptation of the script "Death is Coming"."

"It is a horror movie with oriental thinking and American foreign core, and your company has successively released many popular movies such as "Deadly Curve", "Human Clearance Plan", "The Sixth Sense" and so on in terms of horror theme. Movies. Therefore, I feel that your company is the best choice for me to work with.”

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